Miami Workplace Injury Lawyers

Injured at Work? Turn to Morales & Cerino, P.A., Serving Miami Since 1994

Types of Work Injury Cases We Handle in Miami

Injuries can occur through falls, contact with objects or equipment, electrical hazards, transportation incidents, or insufficient training. Some conditions develop over time without a single identifiable accident.

We represent workers with a wide range of injuries, including:

Even if your own mistake caused your injuries, you may still be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. If someone other than your employer or a coworker contributed to your injury, such as a contractor, equipment manufacturer, property owner, or negligent driver, you may also have grounds to pursue a third-party injury claim. That separate claim can seek damages not generally available through workers’ compensation alone, subject to the facts of your case and applicable Florida law.

Can My Employer Retaliate If I File Workers’ Comp?

Many workers worry they’ll lose their jobs if they file a work injury claim. Florida Statutes section 440.205 prohibits an employer from discharging, threatening, intimidating, or coercing an employee because of a valid workers’ compensation claim or an attempt to claim compensation. If you were threatened, intimidated, fired, or otherwise retaliated against for reporting an injury or pursuing benefits, we can evaluate the conduct and your available legal options. A retaliation concern should also be evaluated separately from the underlying claim, since the facts, proof, and remedies involved may differ.

Steps to Take Immediately After a Workplace Accident in Miami

Florida’s Division of Workers’ Compensation advises reporting a work-related accident to your employer as soon as possible and no later than 30 days after the accident or after a doctor identifies the condition as work-related. If your employer doesn’t report the injury to its carrier, you may be able to contact the carrier directly or seek assistance from Florida’s Employee Assistance and Ombudsman Office.

Here’s what to do after a workplace accident:

1. Seek medical attention: Get treatment immediately, even for minor injuries, to safeguard your health and establish medical records. Medical treatment should follow Florida workers’ compensation authorization requirements unless emergency circumstances apply.
2. Report the injury: Notify your employer as soon as possible, ideally in writing. Florida law generally requires reports within 30 days.
3. Document everything: Keep copies of medical reports, workplace incident forms, witness information, wage records, employer communications, and any insurer correspondence.
4. Follow up on care: If your assigned doctor isn’t providing adequate treatment, you may request a one-time change to another authorized physician.

If your claim is denied or delayed, our Miami work accident attorneys can explain your rights, challenge the decision when appropriate, and pursue benefits available under Florida law.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I choose my own doctor for treatment after a Miami work accident? Your employer or their insurance provider usually selects the initial authorized treating physician. Florida law gives you the right to request a one-time change to a different authorized medical provider if you’re unsatisfied with your care.